Saint Agatha's Tower, Mellieħa

Name: Saint Agatha's Tower
Address: Triq Tad-Dahar, Mellieħa, Malta
Telephone: +356 2122 0358

#3 among attractions in Mellieħa

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Saint Agatha's Tower, also known as the Red Tower, Mellieħa Tower or Fort Saint Agatha, is a large bastioned watchtower in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built between 1647 and 1649, as the sixth of the Lascaris towers. The tower's design is completely different from the rest of the Lascaris towers, but it is similar to the earlier Wignacourt towers. St. Agatha's Tower was the last large bastioned tower to be built in Malta. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1647 (377 years ago)Coordinates: 35°58'29"N, 14°20'34"E

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Triq Tad-DaharMellieħa Malta

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+356 2122 0358

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Saint Agatha's Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Popeye Village, Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Westreme Battery, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa.

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